The College of Science and Mathematics has as its major mission teaching of the highest quality at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Through its faculty and programs, the College of Science and Mathematics provides students with the knowledge and skills for life-long learning, the ability to understand the world in which they live, and to comprehend engineering, mathematical, and scientific advancements and their benefit to future generations. To further assist in the accomplishment of this mission, the College of Science and Mathematics fosters research and scholarship of high quality among the faculty, undergraduate, and graduate programs. To provide outreach as an educational institution, the College of Science and Mathematics assists its faculty in utilizing its expertise to the benefit of the university community and regional, state, national, and international communities.